EAT, SLEEP, SELFIE, REPEAT: Impact of Social Media On Young People's Well-Being Revealed
The report highlights the positives and negatives of social media with young people's well-being, identity, lifestyle, relationships, and fear of missing out
Young people often use the internet in a completely different way to older generations. Find out what could make you vulnerable online, and how to stay safe.
The report highlights the positives and negatives of social media with young people's well-being, identity, lifestyle, relationships, and fear of missing out
The reported losses for victims aged 17-24 total £164, 993
Fraudsters imitating one university’s address lead to a total victim loss of over £350,000.
People found guilty of repeatedly uploading revenge porn will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.
As the number of scams reported last year grew, we highlight some of the investment scams to be aware of; and offer our top tips.
Google's App Store is profiting from apps on sale which allows perpetrators of domestic abuse to spy on their partners
The warning comes after research by the charity suggested 25% of children had been contacted online by strangers.
Gaming is fun, but can be all consuming. Below, we use the story of Breck Bednar to encourage everyone to game safe.
Action Fraud issues a scam warning as criminals look to target football fans looking to make the trip to Russia this summer!
The home secretary has announced £9m of funding to help fight criminals who use the dark web
The Event is Aimed at Young People, Parents, Teachers and Anyone Interested In Finding Out About Online Gaming Safety.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
If you use public Wi-Fi regularly, consider getting a VPN for your device
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